If you are a native of Cebu, you would have probably have heard of the miraculous Simala church, where, as old folks say, anything you wish for could come true. As a believer, I would suggest you go there to pay respects to the Blessed Mother, as a human being with needs and wants, you can also visit Simala to request for whatever blessing it is that you wish heaven to shower upon your human head. They have different colored candles that would represent what you pray.

The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist is located in Brgy. Lingondon. It was built in 1990s. The road to Simala is not at all bumpy, or zigzagged or dangerous. In fact, if your starting point is within Cebu City, you will find that there is not a single patch of road that is not made with concrete or cement, or whatever that is. Travelling to Sibonga by a private car is more comfortable. It will take an hour at least to travel from the heart of Cebu City to the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist in Simala. 

If you're travelling by private car, you would most likely have to shell out P30 to P50 just to park it nearby. They don't allow cars inside the church grounds anymore for whatever reasons.

They also have a dress code. No shorts, sleeveless shirts, skirts above the knee, off-shoulder clothes, high slits, backless, you know the drill.

Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza Church (Our Lady of Pillar) has a Gothic architectural design. The church was completed in the 1880’s. It has a well-preserved pre-war ceiling painted around 1924 by Raymundo Francia, “The Michelangelo of Cebu”.

Way back in 1910, a kiosk was built and served various types of gatherings and events. One of the most known Filipino hero, General Emilio Aguinaldo delivered a speech at the Sibonga Heritage Park in 1924. After visiting Sibonga, the Spanish-Filipino War Veterans Association was established.

Sibonga Cherry Blossoms. Shocking right? Who would think cherry blossoms can survive in our tropical climate? But it did. No need to travel to Japan or anywhere in the world to experience or see the cherry blossoms! It only blooms once a year between March and April (surely in April, the flowers will start to fall out).

In 1990s, the employees of the LGU planted cherry blossoms with the help of the previous Municipal Mayor Bonifacio Bacaltos. Only 3 survived. Sadly, the other two were damaged by the typhoon Sendong and Yolanda. One lucky a tree withstood the storm though.

The “Bonga” (fruit) Festival is held every 9-10 August annually to honor Sibonga’s two patron saints: St. Philomena and Our Lady of Pilar. Dance competitions and other activities are prepare by the local government. Expects lot of dancing, food, singing and other festivities in August. Expect heavy traffic along the main roads too.